Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has found himself at the center of shocking allegations, which were revealed in a new royal biography by Andrew Lownie, entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York. The biography includes details of a violent family gathering in 2013, where tensions reportedly erupted after Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, made critical comments about Harry behind his back.
The book claims that the argument quickly escalated into a physical confrontation, resulting in “punches being thrown” and Prince Andrew ending up with a bloody nose. However, Harry has firmly denied these accusations, with his spokesperson sharing a statement to People Magazine.
The spokesperson clarified, “I can confirm neither of those things is true.” They added, “Prince Harry and Prince Andrew have never had a physical fight, nor did Prince Andrew ever make those comments about the Duchess of Sussex to Prince Harry.”
According to the biography, Prince Andrew allegedly referred to Meghan Markle, Harry’s wife, as an “opportunist” and predicted that their marriage would not last. This revelation added to the ongoing tension between the royal family and Harry’s relationship with Meghan.
Additionally, the biography sheds light on the strained relationship between Harry and his brother, Prince William, the Prince of Wales. It suggests that William privately worked to push their uncle Andrew out of the Royal Lodge, adding another layer to the royal family’s complicated dynamics.
The allegations have sparked a new wave of scrutiny regarding the relationships within the royal family, especially as Prince Harry continues to step further away from royal duties and engage in public discussions about his family.
Despite the claims made in the book, Harry’s spokesperson has strongly refuted the most shocking parts of the story, leaving the royal family’s internal disputes to remain a highly contentious subject.